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Frontend Developer Salary Comparison

Side-by-side evaluation of salaries, local taxes, monthly expenses, and real purchasing power

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💡 Smart Analysis

Comparing Edinburgh and London: Average gross pay is 20% higher in London. Cost of living is 22% cheaper in Edinburgh. With higher take-home and lower expenses, Edinburgh is a more financially comfortable place to live with an affordability score of 7/10 compared to 6.2/10.

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Edinburgh
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London

💰 Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
£59,000/yr
£71,000/yr
HIGHER
Junior Developer Pay
£30,000
£36,000
Mid-Level Developer Pay
£52,000
£62,000
Senior Developer Pay
£76,000
£91,000
Lead / Architect Pay
£95,000
£114,000

🏠 Monthly Cost of Living

Rent — City Center (1 Bed)
£1,400
£2,200
Rent — Suburbs (1 Bed)
£920
£1,400
Groceries (Monthly)
£380
£450
Public Transport Pass
£120
£160
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
£175
£200
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
£2,362/mo
CHEAPER
£3,010/mo

🧾 Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
20%
20%
Social Security Deduction
12%
12%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
£3,033/mo
£3,616/mo

📊 Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
7
MORE AFFORDABLE
6.2
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
£671/mo
£606/mo
Months to Save £10,000
~15 months
~17 months
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